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Moving to Armona, California

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The current estimated population of Armona is 4,100, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has grown steadily, supported by agriculture and its location within California’s agriculturally rich Central Valley.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Late 1800s
  • County: Kings County
  • Land area: 1.9 square miles
  • Population density: 2,158 people per square mile
  • Area code: 559
  • Zip code: 93202

Geography and Location

Armona is located in Kings County, in California’s Central Valley, about 30 miles south of Fresno and 5 miles west of Hanford. The town lies in one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world, with nearby farms producing crops such as cotton, almonds, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Armona has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The town is well-connected by California State Route 198, which provides easy access to Hanford, Fresno, and the broader San Joaquin Valley region. The local economy is driven by agriculture and related industries, with many residents working in farming or agricultural services. Armona’s rural setting and access to nearby urban centers make it an appealing location for families and workers in the agricultural sector, offering a quiet lifestyle in a region known for its economic importance to California’s agriculture industry.

Demographics

Median resident age: 28.5 years
Median household income: $32,790
Median house value: $76,500

Population by Race

Races in Armona:

  • Hispanic (48.6%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (41.7%)
  • Other race (30.0%)
  • Two or more races (5.5%)
  • Black (4.3%)
  • American Indian (3.6%)
  • Filipino (1.0%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Portuguese (9.3%), German (8.7%), Irish (8.6%), United States (4.6%), English (3.8%), Dutch (2.3%).

Elevation: 236 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Map of Armona, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Armona

  • High school or higher: 64.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 17.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Armona CDP

  • Never married: 28.8%
  • Now married: 54.4%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

18.8% Foreign born (17.3% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Armona:

  • CENTRAL VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; HANFORD, CA)
  • HANFORD COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; HANFORD, CA)
  • KINGSBURG MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; KINGSBURG, CA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Armona:

  • VISALIA MUNI (about 23 miles; VISALIA, CA; Abbreviation: VIS)
  • FRESNO YOSEMITE INTERNATIONAL (about 32 miles; FRESNO, CA; Abbreviation: FAT)
  • MEADOWS FIELD (about 76 miles; BAKERSFIELD, CA; Abbreviation: BFL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Armona:

  • HANFORD MUNI (about 7 miles; HANFORD, CA; Abbreviation: HJO)
  • CORCORAN (about 17 miles; CORCORAN, CA; Abbreviation: CRO)
  • SELMA (about 18 miles; SELMA, CA; Abbreviation: 0Q4)

Amtrak stations near Armona:

  • 5 miles: HANFORD (200 SANTA FE AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 7 miles: LEMOORE (19TH AVE. & STATE HWY. 198) – Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: CORCORAN (WHITLEY & OTIS AVES.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Armona:

  • COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS (about 27 miles; VISALIA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 6,295)
  • REEDLEY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; REEDLEY, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-FRESNO (about 31 miles; FRESNO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 16,035)
  • FRESNO CITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; FRESNO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 10,741)
  • WEST HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; COALINGA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,406)
  • PORTERVILLE COLLEGE (about 52 miles; PORTERVILLE, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,288)
  • BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE (about 81 miles; BAKERSFIELD, CA; Full-time enrollment: 7,978)

Private high school in Armona:

  • ARMONA UNION ACADEMY (Students: 144; Location: 14435 LOCUST ST; Grades: KG – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Armona:

  • ARMONA ELEMENTARY (Students: 522; Location: 14045 PIMO ST.; Grades: KG – 04)
  • PARKVIEW MIDDLE (Students: 475; Location: 11075 C ST.; Grades: 05 – 08)
  • CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 54; Location: 14045 PIMO STREET; Grades: KG – 07)

Private primary/middle school in Armona:

  • NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST SCHOOL (Students: 13; Location: PO BOX 599; Grades: 1 – 11)

 

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